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When I run the bath or shower waiting for the water to heat up, I put a large bucket underneath to catch the water. Then I use this water to feed plants and to clean.

04/03/2012 9:53:49 AM CDT

Michelle says ...

We're going to start composting and starting a small garden this spring.

04/03/2012 9:53:50 AM CDT

Ali says ...

Container gardening with my son. : )

04/03/2012 9:54:03 AM CDT

Kristin says ...

I'm buying a better bike: the car can be used once in a blue moon for work.

04/03/2012 9:54:14 AM CDT

Lauralyn says ...

I am going to be planting catnip,lavender, &amp; citronella on our porch to keep the mosquitoes away, organically.

04/03/2012 9:55:05 AM CDT

Megan says ...

I love coffee but never use paper cups from Starbucks. I take my own mug. Plus a lot of places charge you less for bringing your own cup. I use my camelback water bottle instead of buying plastic bottles for water. And I am buying a kindle fire so I can read books paperless. Love saving this beautiful planet!

04/03/2012 9:56:05 AM CDT

Cindy says ...

We are doing container gardening, learning to compost, Switching to natural cleaners, saving shower/bath water &amp; "bucketing" it to outdoor plants etc!

04/03/2012 9:56:13 AM CDT

Ginger says ...

I am going to clean up and re plant my garden - great produce for baby foods and for the adults, too. And I'm using more and more vinegar to clean...

04/03/2012 9:56:20 AM CDT

Amy says ...

I hope to start a container garden and am trying to replace our household cleaning products and personal products with greener, safer alternatives.

04/03/2012 9:56:25 AM CDT

Amanda says ...

I've been using the clothes line to dry our laundry now that weather is permitting, and I'm hoping to keep it up allllllll summer!

04/03/2012 9:56:45 AM CDT

Julie says ...

Do more gardening!

04/03/2012 9:57:38 AM CDT

Tanya Woods says ...

I just got a compost bin and I'm filling it up! I can't wait to use what I grow and then reuse the scraps that are leftover.

04/03/2012 9:57:56 AM CDT

Bridget Manz says ...

I am using discarded pallets to build raised garden beds and if I can get enough small pallets, I will use then to build a fence (along with some discarded fence posts)around the flower garden to keep the dog out. (Tip: Line pallets with landscaping cloth and fill with dirt. You can use single pallets or stack them depending on what you are growing. Make sure you use untreated pallets for growing food as the chemicals can be toxic.)

04/03/2012 9:57:57 AM CDT

May Hsiao says ...

I'm plannin to collect rain water to use in my garden!

04/03/2012 9:58:14 AM CDT

Jonas says ...

I already filter waste the proper way and use cloth bags and I am not using any cleaning products as the good old wipe does it all with patience! I have a few lovely plants, and I think I'll plant just as many to double it ( 8 total. ) for earth day :). I am looking forward to everyone cleaning up their act, so the air and earth becomes more beautiful and green. I hope this post inspires many not to just think about it - but to do, also :).

04/03/2012 9:58:40 AM CDT

Tanya Ramey says ...

Baking soda removes coffee and tea stains from cups in an instant! Add baking soda to cup with water and place in microwave for a minute. Pour out baking soda and water mixture; wipe clean. Stains are gone. Reapply for stronger stains.

04/03/2012 9:58:49 AM CDT

Jeantte says ...

I am going to make an effort to buy more cleaning products with less, or no chemicals in them!

04/03/2012 9:58:59 AM CDT

Misty Olmsted Case says ...

I have planted a garden and have a nature mill composter so I can make compost even in the winter.

04/03/2012 9:59:34 AM CDT

Jessica says ...

no better way to teach your children to be grateful and resourceful than to show them the hard work that goes into growing real food and how great the benefits are! We are in the middle of a move and I'm worried i won't be able to do much gardening at our rental. but i may have to resort to some container gardening. Winning the cleaners would be a great help in our transition to healthier and greener living!

04/03/2012 10:00:27 AM CDT

Clare Ellinwood-Mullen says ...

I will find a way to recycle 5's and 6's instead of trashing them.

04/03/2012 10:00:47 AM CDT

Deb says ...

I plan on doing more research on growing organic and using natural cleaners, such as vinegar, baking soda and lemon oil. The information I find will be shared with others. We all win in the long run!

04/03/2012 10:02:13 AM CDT

Mary says ...

I will finishing switching to all natural cleaning solutions. and Get a rain barrel for watering that delightful vegetable garden of mine!

04/03/2012 10:02:56 AM CDT

Sarah says ...

My resolution for Earth Day this year relates to my family's consumption of food. I want to continue to increase my awareness of what we are eating (and where it came from). And, I am very committed to reducing food waste by becoming more strategic with my meal planning.

04/03/2012 10:03:01 AM CDT

Alexa Malloy says ...

Our family is going to try to reduce waste this year. We've started a compost pile, planted fruit trees and tomatoes in containers.

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